Core Refusal Reason
The proposed two-storey rear extension is visually incongruous and fails to integrate with the existing single-storey dwelling's roof profile, negatively impacting the streetscape and setting a poor precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The height and design of the extension fail to integrate satisfactorily with the roof profile of the existing single-storey house.
- The development would appear visually incongruous within the streetscape and cause serious injury to the visual amenities of the surrounding area.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments to the rear of single-storey terraced houses, contrary to proper planning.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Appendix 18
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a two-storey rear extension at 351 Kimmage Road Lower, Dublin 6w, a property characterized as a single-storey terraced house. Dublin City Council refused permission on the grounds that the scale and height of the addition were incompatible with the existing building's roof profile and the character of the streetscape. The proposal was found to be in conflict with Appendix 18 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028, as it would be injurious to l...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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